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Bud Shank & Clare Fisher: Bossa Nova Jazz Samba

In December 1962, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Bossa Nova Jazz Samba”, an album by Bud Shank and Clare Fischer. It was recorded in September 1962, in Hollywood, and was produced by Albert Marx.

Personnel:

  • Bud Shank – alto saxophone
  • Clare Fischer – piano
  • Ralph Pena – bass
  • Larry Bunker, Frank Guerrero, Milt Holland, Bob Neel – percussion

Track listing:

All tracks by Clare Fischer, except where noted.

  1. Samba da Borboleta
  2. Illusao
  3. Pensativa
  4. Joao
  5. Misty – Erroll Garner
  6. Que Mais?
  7. Wistful Samba
  8. Samba Guapo

Chet Baker: Chet Baker Sings

In April 1954, “Pacific Jazz” label released “Chet Baker Sings”, the ninth  Chet Baker album and his debut vocal album. It was recorded on February 15, 1954, and was produced by Richard Bock.

Personnel:

  • Chet Baker- vocals, trumpet
  • Russ Freeman- piano, celesta
  • Carson Smith- double bass
  • Joe Mondragon- double bass
  • Bob Neel – drums
  • Jimmy Bond – double bass
  • Larance Marable- drums
  • Peter Littman – drums
  • Gerald Heard – liner notes
  • William Claxton– photography

Track listing:

  1. But Not for Me – George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
  2. Time After Time – Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
  3. My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers, Lorenz Hart
  4. I Fall in Love Too Easily – Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn
  5. There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
  6. I Get Along Without You Very Well (Except Sometimes) – Hoagy Carmichael
  7. The Thrill is Gone – Lew Brown, Ray Henderson
  8. Look for the Silver Lining – Jerome Kern, Buddy DeSylva